Brian,
I find your picture so important and mesmerizing! Permit me to comment on just the head which your shot demonstrates so well.
The lateral eyes and the huge ears are constantly sensing for the slightest evidence of predators!
That, together with agility and fabulous leaping initial ability, allows such a buck to survive to claim his place to, out-compete other males and at last, successfully mate & allow the species to survive.
Your photograph, when printed life size would inspire children in love and wonders of natures gifts and our precious inheritance in the natuRal workd!
Asher